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The Business Case for Extra Care Housing in Adult Social Care: An Evaluation of Extra Care Housing schemes in East Sussex

The Business Case for Extra Care Housing in Adult Social Care: An Evaluation of Extra Care Housing schemes in East Sussex
Housing Learning and Improvement Network Housing Learning and Improvement Network, London. 2013


Project ID (Internal) 93
Project Status completed
Full Reference (text) Housing Learning and Improvement Network (2013) The Business Case for Extra Care Housing in Adult Social Care: An Evaluation of Extra Care Housing schemes in East Sussex. Housing Learning and Improvement Network. [The report can be accessed here]
Full Reference (URL) https://www.housinglin.org.uk/Topics/type/The-Business-Case-for-Extra-Care-Housing-in-Adult-Social-Care-An-Evaluation-of-Extra-Care-Housing-schemes-in-East-Sussex/
Summary / Abstract

This Housing LIN Case Study no 78 provides a synthesis of the detailed evaluation of extra care housing schemes undertaken by East Sussex County Council to inform future decisions related to financial investment in extra care housing. In particular, to ascertain whether extra care housing:

acts as a preventative model, supporting independence and avoiding admissions into residential care; and
is a more cost effective model of care delivery than other models, including residential care and care in the community

The resultant findings revealed that the financial impact of the findings was considerable, with the evaluation indicating that the cost of extra care housing was on average half the gross cost of the alternative placements. This has given pause for thought about the future strategic direction of extra care housing and has helped inform growth plans.

Publication Title The Business Case for Extra Care Housing in Adult Social Care: An Evaluation of Extra Care Housing schemes in East Sussex
Author(s) Housing Learning and Improvement Network
Publication Details Housing Learning and Improvement Network, London.
Publication Year / End of Project 2013
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